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Medical Instrument Technician - Gastroenterology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 58 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $52K – $75K Apply by May 22, 2026 Medical Instrument Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) is a member of the GI section and provides assistance to the endoscopist and other team members during endoscopy and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The purpose of the work is to perform technical support in invasive endoscopic procedures, monitor and assess patients pre, intra and postoperatively.
What You'll Do
- →Functions as the primary assistant responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all endoscopic and other procedures.
- →Assists patients preparing to have a procedure performed Knowledge of a wide variety of complex endoscopy procedures and possible complications.
- →In-depth technical knowledge concerning instrumentation, human anatomy, human physiology, infection control and has technical knowledge on use and effects of anesthesia/sedation.
- →Able to position patients prior, during and after the procedure.
- →Sets up the endoscopy field with all required items for all procedures, such as fiber optic equipment, endoscopic equipment, and other supplies and equipment.
- →Maintains adequate supply of inventory and supplies.
- →Place orders and follows through with obtaining deficient supply or equipment.
- →Able to manually pre-clean, manual clean, and perform high level disinfection on a variety of scope and diagnostic equipment/accessories.
- →Maintains the system process for identification of expired scopes and other sterile equipment/supplies.
- →Identifies if a scope is damaged and takes action to prevent further damage before the scope is sent for repair.
- →Maintains scope inventory and repair log.
- →Communicates effectively and respectfully with all endoscopy team members.
- →Plans and discusses each procedure with endoscopy professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the procedure.
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains procedural setups.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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